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St. Louis Cardinals All-Time 25-Man Roster

By Brendan Dlubala

Jul 29, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; A detailed view of a hat and glove in the dugout of the St. Louis Cardinals in the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. The Cardinals defeated the Marlins 11-6. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; A detailed view of a hat and glove in the dugout of the St. Louis Cardinals in the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. The Cardinals defeated the Marlins 11-6. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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First Base: Albert Pujols (2001-2011)

Albert Pujols may retire in another team’s jersey, but be assured his best years were as a Cardinal. Pujols broke onto the scene in 2001 by winning National League Rookie of the Year. He then went on to be a nine-time All-Star as well as a two-time World Series champion as a Cardinal.

In his 11 years in St. Louis, Pujols was actually a living legend. Through those 11 seasons, Pujols was named the National League MVP twice, won the Silver Slugger award 6 times, and was a 2-time Gold Glove winner. He also hit .328/.420/617 with 445 home runs and 1329 RBI as a Cardinal. His time in St. Louis alone is good enough for a Hall of Fame discussion.

Now, Pujols is in his 16th season at age 36. He has had a number of injury issues since moving to Los Angeles, but he is still making history. He continues to climb the ladder in almost every single all-time offensive category and will surely be known as arguably the best hitter of our time.

Many Cardinals fans may have felt animosity towards Albert when he left for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. But his impact on the franchise and its history is too big to dismiss. The Dominican first baseman made his home and career in St. Louis. He belongs on this all-time team.

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